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Critical Minerals Chessboard: China's 2026 Export Controls Reshape Supply Chains
China's 2026 export controls on rare earths, tungsten, and antimony triggered sixfold price spikes and exposed Western vulnerabilities. The US launched the 54-country FORGE alliance and $12 billion Project Vault stockpile,...
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Iran War Escalates: Trump Threatens Infrastructure Strikes
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants as the 2026 Iran war escalates. Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill. Oil surges above $94/barrel. Global recession fears mount.
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Global Crisis: Berlin Pride Attack, Seattle Mass Shooting, Ukraine Toll
Berlin Pride attack kills 1, suspect shot dead; Seattle food festival mass shooting leaves 3 dead; Ukraine reports highest civilian casualties since 2022. Global crises escalate in late July 2026.
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Geoeconomic Confrontation Tops WEF 2026 Global Risks: Supply Chain Fallout
WEF Global Risks Report 2026 ranks geoeconomic confrontation as the top risk, overtaking extreme weather. Supply chains fragment into rival blocs, BRICS launches parallel payment systems, and investors face a new era of...
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China's Critical Mineral Leverage: Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2026
China's rare earth export controls triggered sixfold price spikes, exposing Western supply chain fragility. With 90% of global processing under Beijing's control and a temporary suspension until November 2026, the FORGE...
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2026 Mid-Year Review: Global Shifts, War, and Space Triumph
Mid-2026 review: Iran war aftermath, Artemis II lunar flyby, Ebola PHEIC, Elon Musk first trillionaire, World Cup & Winter Olympics. Key global events shaping the year.